Back to 1998 Acura CL

1998 ACURA CL

2.2L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor472Torque2465Fluid6DTC657Battery0Maintenance0Recalls5
P1128moderate severityPowertrain

MAP Sensor Value Lower Than Expected

on 1998 Acura CL 2.2L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The MAP sensor reading is lower than expected for current conditions.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Poor performance
  • Lean condition
  • Hesitation
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Vacuum leak
  • Faulty MAP sensor
  • Clogged vacuum line
  • Faulty PCM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for vacuum leaks
  2. Test MAP sensor
  3. Inspect vacuum line
  4. Compare readings

Repair notes

Fix vacuum leak or replace MAP sensor.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →